Arboretum Loop

Arboretum Loop is a 3.6 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Turkey Creek, Louisiana that features a lake. The trail is good for all skill levels and primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding.

DISTANCE

3.6 miles

ELEVATION GAIN

216 feet

ROUTE TYPE

Loop

wheelchair friendly

kid friendly

birding

hiking

nature trips

walking

forest

lake

wild flowers

wildlife

bugs

muddy

no dogs

Nice easy hike. Lots of signs describing the different trees and eco systems. Very nice welcoming center with friendly staff. Very nice welcoming center with friendly staff. The Louisiana State Arboretum is a preservation area, so no dogs or other pets are allowed and is foot traffic only.

This was such a great trail. Our 7 and 3 (almost 4) year olds did a great job! It took us about 2 hours and 15 minutes. There was SO much to see on nice clearly marked trails. We saw deer, beetles, a variety of mushrooms, Christmas lichen (never seen that before), raccoon tracks, and wild berries. There were plenty of spots to sit and take a break. Even on a 90 degree day with 50% we really loved it.

The nature center is a fun stop, bathrooms were nice, and the splash pad was the perfect way to end the day! We will definitely go again!